NBA on verge of leaving TNT, signing with NBC

[The Servant]

At least something good came out of tonight after the epic Mavs choke.

I'd like to see NBC hire Chuck, and I'll miss Ernie.

Kenny, Shaq, Jamal -- good riddance. Finally.

We've had two unserious networks covering the league and that needs to stop. ESPN is a disaster and Shaq's absurd Jokic MVP interview is a good snapshot of how far ITNBA has fallen.

If NBC can bring some professionalism back, I welcome them. Who they hire will be critical.

NBC will finally bring that professionalism back where it belongs by starting with a new opening theme for the NBA via late night games.

https://youtu.be/RlsllGp4Q7c?si=y5UUc1odntkkT2P3

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All the professional shows lack personality and are boring. Chuck, EJ, Franklin the Turtle and Snaq are entertaining af. Like listening to a bunch of bros shoot the **** and the ratings don't lie.

[SportsGuru08]

lol I think people just want NBC back just for the nostalgia. Hopefully they bring back the theme song, Bob Costa, and Hannah Storm and they give people that same feeling from when they were a child because if not people will be upset. It will just be a bad sequel, lol.

How dare you not bring up Josh Tesh by name as his ties to the NBA on NBC is legendary over anyone else.

https://youtu.be/Cg840aTb6Os?si=fZOXlqdoGQ3bKmcn

That tune is legendary but in more recent years, I've come to associate it with a YouTube s**poster

Watch on YouTube

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[Shock Defeat]

People really act like a post game show is that important lol. EJ can easily create a podcast with all the guys and make more $$$ and all of them would have better hours than they have now.

[Jimmy Recard]

If this means not having to see Draymond’s ugly mug on my tv again then I’m ok with it. Shaq sucks too.

[KingFox]

ESPN/ABC are God awful

[LakerLegend]

NBA should just create a 4th package.

ESPN's crappy coverage on Mondays and Wednesdays.

TNT Tuesdays and Thursdays.

NBC Saturdays and Sundays.

Amazon Fridays and random games through the week.

[Rainwater]

NBA should just create a 4th package.

ESPN's crappy coverage on Mondays and Wednesdays.

TNT Tuesdays and Thursdays.

NBC Saturdays and Sundays.

Amazon Fridays and random games through the week.

That sounds like a great idea

[WentzerWuver]

Man, I was loving watching the NBA and Inside the NBA on MAX. I have no idea how TNT is affiliated with MAX, but between that and the ABC games, I've been able to watch pretty much every game I've wanted to.

It would be nice to have more OTA games, but NBC's streaming service, Peacock, is by far the worst of the major ones. The only reason I have it is because my internet provider added it on for free like... 2 years ago.

Still, I have no way of legally watching the TNT channel itself, so this doesn't bother me too much either way. More OTA games would be awesome.

The only issue is what happens to Inside the NBA. Can NBC just buy the rights to the show? Or at least EJ, Chuck, and Kenny? **** Shaq.

I just want some decent in game commentators. Everyone's play-by-play/color combo these days is awful. Doris Burke may be the absolute worst.

As far as apps goes, NBC is much better than TNT outdated streaming platform app. Most people watch TNT as part of their TV cable stations.

I wasn't aware TNT can be streamed from Max formally HBO which has the best streaming platform imo.

[WentzerWuver]

NBA should just create a 4th package.

ESPN's crappy coverage on Mondays and Wednesdays.

TNT Tuesdays and Thursdays.

NBC Saturdays and Sundays.

Amazon Fridays and random games through the week.

Maybe NBA should keep it for themselves and offer it as part of their league pass charging 139 per month, still a bargain compare to tix to attend one game.

Can't believe fans are whining to pay like 10 bucks per month to stream on NBC which is the cost of a big mac combo.

[jc23]

I value Inside the Nba more then i do most teams or players. Losing that show cuts my interest in the league by about 30%.

[hippesthippo]

Man, I was loving watching the NBA and Inside the NBA on MAX. I have no idea how TNT is affiliated with MAX, but between that and the ABC games, I've been able to watch pretty much every game I've wanted to.

It would be nice to have more OTA games, but NBC's streaming service, Peacock, is by far the worst of the major ones. The only reason I have it is because my internet provider added it on for free like... 2 years ago.

Still, I have no way of legally watching the TNT channel itself, so this doesn't bother me too much either way. More OTA games would be awesome.

The only issue is what happens to Inside the NBA. Can NBC just buy the rights to the show? Or at least EJ, Chuck, and Kenny? **** Shaq.

I just want some decent in game commentators. Everyone's play-by-play/color combo these days is awful. Doris Burke may be the absolute worst.

As far as apps goes, NBC is much better than TNT outdated streaming platform app. Most people watch TNT as part of their TV cable stations.

I wasn't aware TNT can be streamed from Max formally HBO which has the best streaming platform imo.

Not all of it, just the NBA stuff. It started this season.

[shrink]

I think “Inside the NBA” has just gotten worse with every new person they’ve put on it.

Ernie Johnson: Likable moderator
Kenny Smith: Likable knowledge
Charles Barkley: Likable outspoken humor.

Shaquille O’Neal: Dislikable troll
Draymond Green: Dislikable human being.

[Ducklett]

I value Inside the Nba more then i do most teams or players. Losing that show cuts my interest in the league by about 30%.

Shaqtin a fool is how I get my friends to care about basketball when it isn't the playoffs. I am not sure people on here know how important the cult of personality is when it comes to getting regular people to care about the sport.

[Dan33185]

NBA should just create a 4th package.

ESPN's crappy coverage on Mondays and Wednesdays.

TNT Tuesdays and Thursdays.

NBC Saturdays and Sundays.

Amazon Fridays and random games through the week.

Maybe NBA should keep it for themselves and offer it as part of their league pass charging 139 per month, still a bargain compare to tix to attend one game.

Can't believe fans are whining to pay like 10 bucks per month to stream on NBC which is the cost of a big mac combo.

I think it's more that it's another 10 bucks per month on top of already paying for multiple streaming services to watch other sports, tv, etc. At this point, cable and streaming have become almost the same price, when the appeal of "cutting the cord" was supposed to be saving money. It doesn't matter to me personally, I will find a way to watch whatever games I want for free, but some people are either opposed to doing that, or don't know how.

[RHODEY]

I think “Inside the NBA” has just gotten worse with every new person they’ve put on it.

Ernie Johnson: Likable moderator
Kenny Smith: Likable knowledge
Charles Barkley: Likable outspoken humor.

Shaquille O’Neal: Dislikable troll
Draymond Green: Dislikable human being.

You nailed it. Shaq mumbles and hasn't uttered an insightful comment since he arrived.

[WentzerWuver]

NBA should just create a 4th package.

ESPN's crappy coverage on Mondays and Wednesdays.

TNT Tuesdays and Thursdays.

NBC Saturdays and Sundays.

Amazon Fridays and random games through the week.

Maybe NBA should keep it for themselves and offer it as part of their league pass charging 139 per month, still a bargain compare to tix to attend one game.

Can't believe fans are whining to pay like 10 bucks per month to stream on NBC which is the cost of a big mac combo.

I think it's more that it's another 10 bucks per month on top of already paying for multiple streaming services to watch other sports, tv, etc. At this point, cable and streaming have become almost the same price, when the appeal of "cutting the cord" was supposed to be saving money. It doesn't matter to me personally, I will find a way to watch whatever games I want for free, but some people are either opposed to doing that, or don't know how.

I understand but you don't have any problems spending 10 bucks for a single MCD combo? Let me know if there is a hack to get free meals.

[jc23]

I think “Inside the NBA” has just gotten worse with every new person they’ve put on it.

Ernie Johnson: Likable moderator
Kenny Smith: Likable knowledge
Charles Barkley: Likable outspoken humor.

Shaquille O’Neal: Dislikable troll
Draymond Green: Dislikable human being.

You nailed it. Shaq mumbles and hasn't uttered an insightful comment since he arrived.

its supposed to be 1-2-3 not 1-2-1.

[Blame Rasho]

I think “Inside the NBA” has just gotten worse with every new person they’ve put on it.

Ernie Johnson: Likable moderator
Kenny Smith: Likable knowledge
Charles Barkley: Likable outspoken humor.

Shaquille O’Neal: Dislikable troll
Draymond Green: Dislikable human being.

There is a reason why everyone tries and fails to be like them. They have chemistry. The closest person that has like EJ aura is ummm Kate Abdo when she covers soccer.

[LaLover11]

Why doesn't league pass just bring in the crew and charge a bit more a month

[Dan33185]

Maybe NBA should keep it for themselves and offer it as part of their league pass charging 139 per month, still a bargain compare to tix to attend one game.

Can't believe fans are whining to pay like 10 bucks per month to stream on NBC which is the cost of a big mac combo.

I think it's more that it's another 10 bucks per month on top of already paying for multiple streaming services to watch other sports, tv, etc. At this point, cable and streaming have become almost the same price, when the appeal of "cutting the cord" was supposed to be saving money. It doesn't matter to me personally, I will find a way to watch whatever games I want for free, but some people are either opposed to doing that, or don't know how.

I understand but you don't have any problems spending 10 bucks for a single MCD combo? Let me know if there is a hack to get free meals.

1. Point out where I said that
2. Are you really comparing buying food (necessary to survive) to watching a sporting event?
3. There are plenty of hacks to get cheap food: rewards programs, coupons, etc.
4. Who are you or me to judge what is important to someone else's life?